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Women TRAVEL
This is a blog post from Huffington Post which we hope you will follow:https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-8-worst-mistakes-a-veteran-traveler-made-in-2017_us_5a2ec58ce4b04cb297c2aefb Look for Phyllis Stoller, a contributor and follow her there. Most posts are not repeated here.These mistakes are commonplace and can make your trip pretty miserable. Follow the link above for more information about safe traveling and below use the link for more about The Women’s Travel Group and our tours.Yes, all of these mistakes are common even for a veteran traveler, former ex-pat and the President of The Women’s Travel Group.… -
Fighting with New Electronic Devices While Traveling
I just spent a wonderful holiday weekend, perfect until I tried to use a new computer. I kept getting messages about keychain passwords and messages crowded the screen. So what is to be learned from an admittedly electronic novice about this nightmare?
The easy stuff i
s that you only need an adaptor out of the US. Electronic devices are manufactured to charge on different types of electricity. DC is stronger than what we are used to in the US, so your device will charge faster.…
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Women’s Travel: Travel Tips on Sleeping Better in Hotels
Phyllis Stoller is an outside contributor on women and travel for Huffington Post. Here is her latest article:
Feel free to add your tips and share them with our community of traveling women! Our favorite earplugs are here:
www.thewomenstravelgroup.com for more smart trips for women who might be solo.
Phyllis@thewomenstravelgroup.com 646 309 5607 for direct line.
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When to document with a Photo?
Everyday we read about videos and photos travelers take to document bad situations. When should you take a photo or video and how should you do it? If you are going to document situations, keep notes which include names of flight attendants, pilot etc. Your seat number and ticket number, which is the very long letters/numbers reference.
First get the time/date on your phone set correctly. Then include something in the photo that dates and places the incident.
When not to take a photo:
A manager/check in personnel has been horrible to you, ask for their card.…
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Five Summer Travel Tips Women Need
Please share this with friends who make these mistakes. I do too on some Women’s Travel Group trips, so don’t fear you are the only one.
Wrong clothes: Americans are used to frigid air conditioning in hotels and restaurants. Overseas, air conditioning is sometimes centrally controlled by the hotel or building. Some restaurants will be open to the street or plazas. Wardrobe should be light and layered. Invest in some linen shirts and or quick dry synthetics. Cotton can be heavy, hard to dry.…
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What Else Can We Say about United Airlines
The Women’s Travel Group is horrified. How disgusting was the behavior of the so called “police” on the United flight that dragged a 69 year old doctor off the plane? How low will pretend “big boys” in their fake police-labeled jackets go? And how removed was the crew and captain, who so far are silent? To cap it all off, the CEO Oscar Munoz of United was rude, arrogant, and other words we cannot use here.
From what we have read, the airline could have offered more $$$ to get passengers off the plane.…
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Why are Solo Women Afraid to Travel Part 4
Part 1 was a general introduction.
Part 2 covered Find the trip you want, we’ll walk through the itinerary to identify scary parts. 1- Did the luggage arrive? 2-Is someone there to meet me? 3-If my plane is delayed, should I get hysterical?
Part 3 Can you sleep in this hotel? Will you be ok in a room alone?… Will you be ok in a room alone? What if you can’t do something on the trip? What if you get sick?…
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Why are Solo Women Afraid to Travel Part 3
This is part 3 of our ‘walkthrough of a trip’ illustrating why women are scared to travel.
Part 1 was a general introduction.
Part 2 covered Find the trip you want, we’ll walk through the itinerary to identify scary parts. 1- Did the luggage arrive? 2-Is someone there to meet me? 3-If my plane is delayed, should I get hysterical?
Part 3 Can you sleep in this hotel? Will you be ok in a room alone? What if you can’t do something on the trip?…
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Why are Solo Women Afraid to Travel: Part 2
Part 2 will address the following issues which scare us women:
Find the trip you want, walk through the itinerary to identify the scary parts. 1- Did luggage arrive? 2-Is someone there to meet me? 3-If my plane is delayed, should I get hysterical?
Walk thru the itinerary with us on the phone; lets find anything which you worry about and address it. Elephant ride in India? A long walk? Food?
As the airport carrousel rolls around with everyone’s luggage, most women hold their breath. …
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Organize a Private Travel Group With The Women’s Travel Group
We are often asked to arrange trips for private groups: clubs, women’s political organizations, charities, and more often now, women’s organizations which support entities losing federal money.
Here is what you need to organize a private group:
10 minimun
Budget for the trip
goal: funding a scholarship? donating to an organization? awarding top donors? tightening relationships? just having fun?
duration of trip
age of participants
coed or all women
destination
pre and post trip extra travel for those with more time
want an escort to work with the guide so everyone is on a real vacation, just ask.…
